Update: Anatomy scan didn't go as planned

ambarnett1 · February 2016

Update: we met with the ob today. He said because of the IUD, they are moving my due date from the 12th to the 17th based on my dating u/s. That matches up better with the anatomy scan dates. We will have a growth scan at 32 weeks just to check for IUGR. Baby is very healthy otherwise and has no markers or abnormalities. We are very relieved and glad our Dr took the time to talk to us.

Hey everyone. Lurker here. We just had our anatomy scan for #3 and it did not go as well as I wanted. He has all the important parts, but is measuring 10 days behind. He was measuring 5 days at 7w, but I typically ovulate late. I had an IUD when I got pregnant, so we're not 100% on dates.They didn't change the due date at 7w though. The u/s tech and doctor at the ultrasound today had terrible bedside manner. Anyone have babies measure small this early? I go to talk to my ob tomorrow, but I'm concerned

Nerdchild · February 2016

I don't know enough about ultrasounds to advise, but I imagine your doctor would have let you know if they saw anything worrisome. Perhaps call your regular ob tomorrow (assuming enough time for the records to be sent over, which is normal procedure) and let them know your concerns?

Good luck, try not to worry too much, and I hope you have a good update soon.

ambarnett1 · February 2016

Thank you. I am seeing my OB tomorrow. It's hard not to be concerned when the radiologist mentions chromosomal or placental abnormalities.

MamaBish · February 2016

I don't have much advice but I hope they suggest regular growth scans for you for the next couple of months to check on baby's size. Hugs to you and fx everything is ok!

aimz2377 · February 2016

I'm sorry things didn't go as you had hoped. I wouldn't worry too much, as he's been measuring behind all along. While there is a "guideline" of growth, all babies grow at different rates. You'll get more answers tomorrow, but try not to stress tonight.

MDmomma1217 · February 2016

Like @aimz2377 all babies grow differently. If your dates were behind to start with, it seems like everything matches up if your baby is still behind. I think what is most important is that there is growth, and there weren't any other concerns that came up. Hope you can talk to your OB first thing so you can get some more info.

PleaseSendPicklesNow · February 2016

I'm sorry your a/s was so troubling, and I'm glad you won't have to wait long to consult your OB about it. I think it's encouraging that you're not 100% sure about dates--that gives some wiggle room. Maybe he's not as small for his age as he seems. But the radiologist's talk about chomosomal abnormalities would scare me, too. If you haven't had a Panorama (or similar) test, I encourage you to ask your doctor about it. The test might put your mind at ease. Good luck tomorrow, and keep us posted!

stillcozy · February 2016

I don't have any insight but so sorry to hear you had a rough scan! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your little one!

trucksntutus · February 2016

Sorry to hear your U/S didn't go as planned, love. Try not to worry too much. It sounds like the little one hasn't fallen too far off base; and by this time babies will start to grow at different rates compared to others because of genetics. Whereas early on in the pregnancy babies grow at a very uniform rate, later on they do not. My baby is currently measuring about 3 or 4 days behind and my OB didn't seem concerned. Keep us posted as to what your OB says!! And remember, a due date is just an estimate!

mckcak23 · February 2016

I'm not sure if this helps but my high risk dr told me today that in the first trimester an u/s can be off by one week second trimester 2 weeks and third 3 weeks. Just like how they never really know the weight of the baby at the end. Hoping for the best. Thinking about you!!

noelietrex · February 2016

I have no medical knowledge or experience with anything like this as a FTM, but just wanted to say I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this stress. I hope your doctor can reassure you tomorrow and that you just ovulated on a different day than expected and baby is measuring normal for when he/she was conceived. Best of luck and I'll be thinking of you!

ems0523 · February 2016

My 1 year old was measuring 8 days behind at our anatomy scan, the placenta was also circumvallate, the Umbilical cord had a single Umbilical artery, and the heart had a pericardial effusion. The high risk OB explained that all of those "symptoms" pointed to chromosomal abnormalities and suggested an amnio - which we declined. We opted for the Maternit21 which came back negative. The effusion cleared up by 26 weeks. He continue to lag in growth and was diagnosed as IUGR - intrauterine growth restriction. We had weekly biophysical profile ultrasounds and NST's and had a best case scenario induction at 39 weeks. Long story short, he is perfect in every way, he does not have any health or developmental issues. Best advice, remain positive, DO NOT under any circumstance Google anything (i'm not joking - I promised my DH I wouldn't and it was the best thing not to do). T&P for a positive outcome, I'm sure your little guy is going to be perfect!

Weville · February 2016

I don't have any advise but I am sorry you had a rough scan (and doubly worse with lousy bedside manner). I hope your doctor tomorrow is able to put you at ease. I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts

KJ1416 · February 2016

I believe it will depend on your OBs preference for changing the due date. With some uncertainty on your conception I wouldn't worry.

I was in a very similar situation with my son. In his case, he measured around 5-7 days behind on each u/s. Unless it was over 7 days, the OB told me she didn't change the due date. On my sons last u/s at 35 weeks, I was told he was measuring less than the 50th percentile. However, he was born 2 days before his due date and was 8lbs 2oz! So way bigger than 50th percentile. U/s have a machine of error, so don't worry too much.

This pregnncy my same OB said the due date could change based on each u/s.

BostonBaby1 · February 2016

I have no real advise but wanted to give (((hugs))) I definitely know women who have had dd moved either up or back because baby was measuring 2+ weeks off.

john5111 · February 2016

With my son...my first ultra sound they pushed my due date out by 2 weeks and then I went in for the 20 week ultra sound and he was measuring 2 weeks ahead... I always measured 2 weeks over too..and then he was born two weeks early on the dot... so sometimes they can not be accurate....hope this helps. Hope it all turns out ok!!!

soberkfell · February 2016

Good luck today - I hope your OB can provide clarity and give you peace of mind!

MrsRo731 · February 2016

Something similar happened with my sister - she had weird cycles and they weren't positive when she ovulated. She started out with a July 4th EDD and they moved her EDD up twice before she finally had the baby on July 17th. Also, baby still ended up being on the small side; just 6 lbs. Obviously this is anecdotal evidence but sometimes this situations happens and everything is ok.

Hopefully your Dr. can put your mind at ease at your appointment. Good luck, mama.

chels0120 · February 2016

I'm an ultrasound tech and we have about a 2 week margin of error that falls within normal. 10 days is really not a big deal as long as the baby is growing symmetrically.

aimz2377 · February 2016

That's a great update! Glad you got good news.

MDmomma1217 · February 2016

Glad to read your update; I'm sure meeting with the OB was a relief today. Glad to hear OB doesn't see any abnormalities and that baby is healthy!

elenabrent · February 2016

That's a great update! Congrats!

PleaseSendPicklesNow · February 2016

Yay!! So glad to hear this. I'd been wondering how your follow up appointment went.

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